Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar Common
In or near Carnwath.
Biggar Common — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Alan O'Dowd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs · 8.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Biggar Common is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Biggar Common is a mountain located in central Scotland. This area is characterised by its expansive open moorland and rolling hills, making it a notable feature of the landscape. Visitors can expect a variety of walking routes that offer views of the surrounding countryside. The common is also a site for outdoor activities, appealing to those interested in hiking and nature exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6375, -3.5646
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs — 8.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609290 (CC BY 4.0)
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Biggar Mill, Biggar Mill Road, Biggar
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Biggar Gasworks Museum
Museums · 2.8 km
Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar
Historic churches · 2.8 km
Biggar Castle
Castles · 2.8 km
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Balwaistie Henge
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Carwood
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Where to eat & stay near Biggar Common
Places to stay
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The Elphinstone Hotel
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Biggar Caravan Park
Biggar Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
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Bowmuir Farm Holidays
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Newhouse Park Farm
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Scottish Equi Complex
Scottish Equi Complex — a hostel in scotland central.
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New Lanark Mill Hotel
New Lanark Mill Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
74 Main Street, Carnwath
74 Main Street, Carnwath in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clydesdale Inn
The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Post Horn Hotel, Crawford
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Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas
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The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Biggar Common?
- Biggar Common is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6NA).
- What is Biggar Common?
- Biggar Common — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Biggar Common?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6NA.
- How do I get to Biggar Common?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6NA. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.